Production Supervisor

Welcome to Gordon Food Service We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers, and our warehouse staff is the backbone of our success. The Receiving Supervisor position offers a great opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to a dynamic team, and positively impact our operations. Be part of a skilled team that offers respect, expertise, and professional development

While no two days will look alike- here is a snapshot of some of the things you'll be doing:  

• Directs cost effective operation of warehouse shipping.

• Contributes to the development of Division procedures to improve service and profitability and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Selects and trains employees and Team Leaders and schedules workforce appropriately. 

• Collaborates with Sales/Transportation leadership to maintain operating proficiency and accuracy.

• Maintains budget for shipping wages and other shipping related costs.

• Develops and maintains procedures and controls to minimize warehouse damages and ensure accountability.

• Inspect workload stickers and paperwork for accuracy and quality.

• Conduct departmental and pre-shift meetings to communicate information.  Attends and/or leads training as required to include safety program training.

• Prepare weekly performance scores for individual employees, monitor employee's incentive pay (WCS) and time and attendance system to make necessary adjustments as appropriate.

• Participates in developing productivity and error rate standards as well as position profiles for all shipping positions.

• Mentors and empowers staff and develops an assistant capable of performing the functions of department supervisor for interim periods.

• Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff.  Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.  Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 3:00PM - Until Finish

Pay: Salaried

• Monthly supervisor incentive

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plans start on day one

• Weekly pay 

• Wellness reimbursement 

• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match 

• Emergency child and elder care 

• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here

Does this look like you?

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

• 3-5 years of warehouse experience required 

• Previous leadership experience required (Receiving leadership preferred) 

• Knowledge using Fusion

• Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification is preferred

• Must have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC, and other related regulatory agencies and laws 

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply.

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. 

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.